Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route W in Benton County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 1, 2026

Time

2:00 p.m.

Roadway

Route W at MO 52

Location

Benton County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route W south of MO 52 in Benton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred at 2:00 p.m. on September 1, 2026, and involved a 2011 Honda Accord that was traveling northbound at the time, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, according to the Patrol's report. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency for the incident, which was logged under report number 260371235.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
Injury statute of limitations
5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
Wrongful death statute of limitations
3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
Fault rule
Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
Citations
RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
Crash report agency
Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.

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